Life Hacks for Polymaths

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Welcome polymaths !

Ever get the feeling that you seem to don't know what to do with your life because there are just so many things that you want to do ? I know, I've been there, so welcome to the club.

My name is Zigfred Diaz and I am a polymath. After more than 6 years of bloging about almost anything under the sun and having sort of a "blogging identity crisis." I've finally embraced who I am and decided to turn my main blog into some sort of guide for people with so much interest. Feel free to poke around.

Sampling Justice: Mainstream media’s and ICC’s misstep in miscounting misdeeds

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Has the International Criminal Court (ICC) appropriately applied statistical methodology in its legal processes regarding the crimes against humanity charges against Duterte?This question arises from a recent Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) post, which discusses the ICC's categorization of 43 cases as "representative examples" amidst a broader investigation into 12,000 to 30,000 deaths (Baclig, 2025). This terminology has sparked significant debate. Critics, including Sass Rogando Sasot, a noted Duterte supporter and scholar with graduate studies from abroad, argue that "representative sample" suggests a statistical method and contend that its use by the ICC raises questions about the credibility of their conclusions, criticizing the PDI for statistical inaccuracies and asserting that the PDI is "bad in math." (Sasot, 2025) What does "representative Sample" mean? In statistics, a representative sample accurately mirrors the characteristics of the entire population, allowing … [Read more...]

Art, Myth, and Labubu: Is It Demonic? A Reformed Christian Reflection

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I recently came across a video by a pastor on Facebook in which he claims that Labubu is demonic. In his vlog, he presents several arguments and even references Scripture to support his position. You can view the two part video in the links at the end of this article.   His argument that Labubu, a whimsical collectible art toy, is "demonic" rests on flawed reasoning and reflects a misunderstanding of art, mythology, and creativity. Labubu is, first and foremost, a work of art, created as a fictional character by an artist. While it is true that the creator of Labubu was inspired by Norse mythology, this does not automatically make the toy evil or spiritually harmful. Inspiration does not equate to intent or inherent moral value. To conclude that Labubu is demonic solely because of its resemblance to mythological elements is to commit a logical fallacy, specifically the Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy. This fallacy occurs when someone assumes that because two … [Read more...]